October 28, 2025

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Honors Her Majesty Queen Sirikit with Heartfelt Instagram Post

Bangkok: Lisa Lalisa Manoban, widely recognized as Lisa from BLACKPINK, recently paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, through a heartfelt post on her personal Instagram Story. The post, which conveyed Lisa’s deepest condolences and gratitude for Her Majesty’s graciousness, quickly captured the attention of fans worldwide. According to Thai News Agency, both domestic and international fans

Local Award 2025 Ceremony Celebrates Sustainable Development Achievements

Bangkok: The Department of Local Administration, Ministry of Interior, held the Local Award 2025 ceremony to honor high potential local areas, create development models, and sustainably improve the quality of life of citizens. According to Thai News Agency, the Ministry of Interior organized the event on October 24, 2025, at the Vayuphak Convention Center, Government Complex, Chaeng Watthana. The ceremony

Thammasat University Academics Challenge MOU on Rare Earth Minerals

Bangkok: A Thammasat University academic has voiced concerns that Thailand is unprepared to enter the rare earth mineral production supply chain due to insufficient legislation, control measures, and technological expertise. The academic argued that the interim government should not grant concessions to other countries and should wait for the next government to achieve public consensus. According to Thai News Agency,

Ministry of Commerce to Propose Measures to Support Rice Farmers Amidst Market Challenges

Bangkok: The Ministry of Commerce is set to propose additional measures to the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) to assist farmers facing challenges in the rice market. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Internal Trade is advancing efforts to provide support through various initiatives, including expediting interest compensation for rice mills, and removing 4 million tons

Extreme Sports Athletes Set Ambitious Gold Medal Goal at SEA Games

Bangkok: The Extreme Sports Association of Thailand has introduced 24 athletes for the SEA Games, aiming to win 6 gold medals. According to Thai News Agency, the Thai national cable wakeboard team, led by Praepim Pipatsawat and “PP” Peeranat Fakthongyu from the 2025 World Games squad, are currently training at ESC Thai Wake Park Rangsit in preparation for the upcoming

Thailand Rises to 6th Place in Global Rare Earth Mineral Production

Bangkok: Thailand has ascended to the sixth position among the world’s top producers of rare earth minerals, with production projected to reach nearly 13,000 metric tons in 2024. This marks a significant 261% increase from the previous year, positioning Thailand as a key player in the global rare earth market. According to Thai News Agency, Thailand’s rare earth mineral industry

Government Broadens Merchant Registration for Half Half Plus Project

Bangkok: The government has announced an extension for merchant registration as part of the “Half Half Plus” project, with the Prime Minister’s Office Spokesperson, Siripong Angkasakulkiat, revealing that 587,810 merchants have already registered. This includes 486,513 merchants who have successfully completed the registration process. Merchants are invited to register until December 19, 2025, with restaurants and beverage shops able to

Pichai Chunhavajira Asserts No Discussion on Rare Earth Minerals in US-Thailand Negotiations

Bangkok: Former Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has emphasized his stance that discussions concerning rare earth minerals were absent during his tenure as head of the Thai negotiating team. Pichai expressed support for the government’s ongoing cooperation with the United States on tax matters, underscoring the importance of geopolitical awareness for Thailand’s future economic potential. According to Thai News Agency, Pichai